physiognomies

noun

plural of physiognomy
as in persons
formal the appearance of a person's face; a person's facial features He and his son have the same distinctive physiognomy.

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Recent Examples of physiognomies The differences in Kate and Rooney’s faces and physiognomies slowly start to disappear. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026 The men’s hairstyles, and often their physiognomies, frequently seem to converge on the canonical portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
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  1. features
  2. habits
Noun
  • For families prioritizing space, practical features, and a more premium cabin without moving into a full-size SUV, this New Atlas writer thinks the new Atlas deserves a place on the shopping list.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The MacBook screens have always been top-notch, meeting P3 color-gamut standards despite being IPS panels, and some have adopted additional features like True Tone ambient color adjustment.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of features
Noun
  • Everyday habits will still matter most Even the smartest kitchen appliance cabinet can’t replace good habits.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Food makers, grocery chains and other retailers are adapting to those changes in consumer habits.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of habits

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“Physiognomies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physiognomies. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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